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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Ricoh WG-80 front
Portability
91
Imaging
44
Features
35
Overall
40

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Launched January 2013
Ricoh WG-80
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.70" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 193g - 123 x 62 x 30mm
  • Revealed May 2022
  • Superseded the Ricoh WG-70
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH10 versus Ricoh WG-80, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Waterproof by companies Panasonic and Ricoh. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the WG-80 (16MP) is relatively close and they enjoy the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched 10 years prior to the WG-80 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH10 grades against the WG-80 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Ricoh WG-80

 FH10 WG-80 

Reasons to pick Ricoh WG-80 over the Panasonic FH10

 WG-80 FH10 
RevealedMay 2022January 2013Newer by 113 months
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-80

 FH10 WG-80 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing2.7"2.70"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither contains Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera, you have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 has got external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) and the Ricoh WG-80 has specifications of 123mm x 62mm x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2") accompanied by a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 vs the WG-80.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and WG-80 is 97 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions simply by viewing specs. The picture below will help give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and WG-80.

All in all, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical megapixels therefore you can expect comparable quality of pictures though you will want to consider the launch date of the cameras into account. The more aged FH10 will be behind in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH10
Portrait photography with Ricoh WG-80
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
43
focusing manually
MP count good (16MP)
provides face detection focus
no manual control
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography features
Ricoh WG-80 Street photography features
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
55
weather sealing
screen is fixed
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography info
Ricoh WG-80 Sports photography info
41
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
43
MP count good (16MP)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Ricoh WG-80 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (103g)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (26mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
71
weather sealing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography factors
Ricoh WG-80 Landscape photography factors
39
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
44
focusing manually
fairly wide (28mm)
MP count good (16MP)
weather sealing
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.70")
no manual control
no image stabilization
very small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging info
Ricoh WG-80 Vlogging info
31
pretty wide (26mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
fairly wide (28mm)
provides face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
no external mic socket
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Panasonic FH10 vs Ricoh WG-80 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Ricoh WG-80
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Ricoh WG-80
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Ricoh
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Ricoh WG-80
Type Small Sensor Compact Waterproof
Launched 2013-01-07 2022-05-19
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 125
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 26-130mm (5.0x) 28-140mm (5.0x)
Max aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 1cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inch 2.70 inch
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 1.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 5.50 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro On, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1280 x 720 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103g (0.23 lbs) 193g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 123 x 62 x 30mm (4.8" x 2.4" x 1.2")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 photos 300 photos
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs, remote)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal Internal + SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots 1 1
Retail price $110 $300